Sponsors

KPMG

KPMG is one of the world's leading professional services organisations — a global network of member firms operating in 144 countries. Our UK firm offers Audit, Tax, and Advisory services to thousands of clients, from some of the largest multinationals and best-known brands to public bodies and private individuals. This work takes us to the heart of the business world — we help clients grow and develop, advising on risk and helping to improve their financial performance. We're committed to offering our clients an exceptional experience and we know we can only achieve this if we recruit and retain the best people across the globe. Our 10,000+ people, including 556 partners, are the heart and soul of KPMG in the UK and are given many opportunities to flourish both professionally and personally. KPMG has been awarded 9th place in the Sunday Times Best Big Companies List 2011. KPMG has consistently been placed in the top 10 for the last 6 years and this year as the highest ranking of the Big 4 Accountancy firms. In 2009 KPMG received a special 'Lifetime Achievement' award in recognition of our performance in the list.

Tyneside Lettings Company

for those of you who are looking for houses next year, NURFC has started a partnership with a company called Tyneside Lettings Company, they are based in jesmond and have loads of properties ranging from 4 bedroom to 8 bedroom houses. The way it works is for every tennant who signs a house with the company the club gets 10 pounds. this person does not have to be a member of the rugby club just been reccommended by us. so please spread the word, if you go and visit them say you are from NURFC or that you were told by a rugby club member to visit.

Nutrition X

Professor Don MacLaren Cert.Ed., BSc, MSc, PhD

Don is a professor of Sports Nutrition renowned for his expert publications on the subject in journals and books. He was secretary of the 'physiology section' of BASES and is an accredited physiologist with the British Olympic Association. In addition, due to the contribution of his work he has been made a Fellow of both BASES (FBASES) and the European College of Sports Science (FECS). Being research active since 1980 he is in high demand when it comes to nutrition consultancy. Over the years Don has been a nutritional consultant with Bolton Wanderer's FC, Derby County FC, Manchester City FC, Liverpool FC and Sale Sharks RUFC, currently working with Everton FC and Northampton Saints RUFC.

Dr Graeme L. Close BSc (Hons), ASCC, PhD

Graeme is a senior lecturer in exercise metabolism and sports nutrition; having completed his PHD in 2003 he has published various books and chapters on sports nutrition. A former rugby league professional it is Graeme's dedication to the development of sports nutrition that have seen him regularly advise governing bodies, most recently UK Sport on antioxidants and athletic performance. Graeme has worked as a nutrition and strength and conditioning consultant with various sporting teams including GB Rowing, and is currently head of sports nutrition at Munster Rugby as well as providing nutritional support to St Helens RLFC and various elite athletes.

Don and Graeme have worked with many of the most successful sporting teams in the World including Liverpool FC, Team GB Rowing and Munster Rugby. With the significant advancements made in training methods and physical preparation in recent years it is absolutely vital that serious sports people understand the value of the correct nutritional requirements to aid recovery and performance. Don MacLaren and Graeme Close are at the cutting edge of Sports Nutrition innovation. It is Don and Graeme's vast knowledge and experience that have brought what many believe to be the most specific sports nutrition range to the market place in the form of the Nutrition X Elite Range.

Find Invest Grow

Find Invest Grow offers a pragmatic new approach to investing in young entrepreneurs.

FIG works with young entrepreneurs, specifically undergraduates and graduates of the past five years, to see them crystallise their ideas, support them through the development of their business plans and introduce them to suitable investors. FIG offers these suitable investors, known as FIGureheads, access to our unique website to browse and precisely filter investment opportunities that are of interest to them with a view to investing themselves or to offer their expertise as part of a management team.

FIG has a presence both on-line, through the website at www.findinvestgrow.com, and off-line through a variety of events. These events are aimed at both attracting and supporting the young entrepreneurs and catering for the FIGureheads at the PTI (Pitch to Investor) events where they are able to meet carefully selected entrepreneurs and see their pitches. FIG is committed to delivering the best possible experience to young entrepreneurs. The FIG team have been in young entrepreneurs' shoes and understand how hard it can be when you are young and starting out on your own.

We work hard to give young entrepreneurs access to the appropriate resources and the best network of professionals and experts possible. FIG offers an environment that can turn ideas into reality. The way we see it is that if we give students a good start, there is no limit to what can be achieved. To provide the best tools, FIG forms strategic partnerships with the best suppliers of services to start-up businesses.

Flares

Flares in Newcastle Upon Tyne: Nights out in Newcastle Upon Tyne don't get groovier than the permanent party at Flares, the sensational 70s bar and disco famed for making those good times roll. Party people dig our funky DJ crafted play lists of dance floor fillers. Sing and dance to great 70s tracks, enjoy great prices on the best drinks or celebrate with friends and book a party package!

Hot chicks and cool cats flock to Flares in Newcastle Upon Tyne every night of the week. Student parties, stag parties, hen parties and office parties all get diggin' it, with more funky tunes than you can shake a sitar at.

With this in mind, NURFC will be regularly attending socials at Flares Newcastle, all friends of NURFC are welcome/encouraged to join.